Enrolled Nurse Advanced Skill

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

West Moreton Health is offering a permanent part-time mental health nursing role in Ipswich. The position involves 38 hours per fortnight, delivering clinical care, medication administration and monitoring for adults with mental health needs.

The nurse will provide compassionate, evidence-based care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and uphold safety and quality standards across the service area.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current Australian registration.
• Experience in mental health nursing and medication administration.
• Ability to monitor physical comorbidities and provide evidence-based care.
• Strong communication and empathy with patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients in a mental health setting.
• Provide holistic care and monitor physical comorbidities.
• Collaborate with MDT members to support safe, effective care.
• Uphold safety, quality processes and patient dignity.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Medication administration

Patient rapport & empathy

Teamwork & MDT collaboration

Safety & quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Build your career at West Moreton Health!

Permanent Part-time opportunity (38 hours per fortnight).

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

What we're looking for

The ideal person for this role will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Relevant clinical knowledge in mental health nursing.
• Experience in medication administration and the ability to monitor physical comorbidities in consumers experiencing mental illness.
• Consistently delivers a high level of service to consumers and carers demonstrating rapport building skills, listening skills and empathy.
• Willing to take instructions and guidance from other MDT members and a willingness to help and support others to contribute to the successful functioning of the team.
• Strong self-management skills, a commitment to nursing and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes.
• Commitment to safety and quality processes and delivering evidence-based practices.
• Understanding of contemporary human resource practices including workplace health and safety, employment equity and anti-discrimination.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.